Tag Archives: Jamaica

Two new rums by The Duchess

Posted on 27 August 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The Duchess is at it again! Rather soon after the release of their Australian Beenleigh rum, just a little while ago, they’ve just released two new bottlings! This time, Hans Dillesse painted fish instead of hummingbirds, ducks or a platypus. … Continue reading →

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Hampden 8yo vs Hampden LROK

Posted on 30 July 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Hampden is a Jamaican rum distillery, and apart from profiting from the rum renaissance that’s been happening ever since whisky got so ridiculously expensive, they’ve been producing quality hooch for years. What’s more interesting from a geek’s perspective is that … Continue reading →

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Two rums by The Duchess: Worthy Park (Jamaica) and Diamond (Guyana)

Posted on 4 June 2021 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I’ve had these samples for a while but for some reason sitting down and reviewing them hadn’t happened yet. A shame, but let’s do a bit of catch-up! Diamond Distillery 17yo, 2003-2020, 59.3% – The Duchess (Hummingbirds) A little bit … Continue reading →

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Two newish rums from private casks

Posted on 28 January 2019 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Since the whisky market is getting more and more flooded still, quite some bottlers are buying casks of rum. Supposedly (one told me something like this) because they’re somewhat cheaper than casks of whisky. It’s a shame that’s not often … Continue reading →

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Hampden, 22 year old, 52.9% – Duncan Taylor

Posted on 21 March 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Hampden you say? There is no such distillery in the known whisk(e)y world! That is correct. Hampden is a rum distillery in/on Jamaica. Duncan Taylor made this blend out of their product with the youngest ingredient being 22 years old. … Continue reading →

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